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IRU and the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) have reaffirmed their commitment to closer cooperation on road transport, digitalisation and trade facilitation across the ECO region.

The 4,300-square-metre logistics hub expands CEVA’s capacity along China–Central Asia–Caucasus–Europe transport corridors, serving as a consolidation point for less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments and TIR solutions.

Rising freight demand, an ageing workforce, limited training pathways, and poor facilities are creating a growing challenge for Australia’s trucking sector. We spoke with Sarah Dunning, Strategic Adviser for IRU member NatRoad, to better understand the situation in Australia.

A new TIR Green Lane at the Alashankou border crossing between China and Kazakhstan is amplifying the benefits of the tried-and-tested TIR system.

IRU member CEVA Logistics and Lenovo have teamed up to advance low-carbon, cross-border, door-to-door transport solutions.

Hundreds of participants from across China gathered at a recent event on how TIR drives more efficient cross-border transport and supports a broader range of business needs.

An intermodal TIR operation from China to Uzbekistan marks a new step in the expansion of the global transit system and cross-border logistics innovation in China.

Transport companies have wasted no time taking advantage of the new types of operations now possible under the global TIR transit system.

The types of operations possible under TIR have been broadened, unleashing new momentum for seamless logistics across Eurasia.

New TIR Green Lanes have opened at China’s Erenhot border crossing, significantly accelerating the transport of goods.

The Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) region is a leading user of the TIR system, with three of its members – Uzbekistan, Iran and Türkiye – being the top carnet issuers globally. IRU outlined key measures to ministers to further ease trade bottlenecks in the region at a high-level ECO meeting in Istanbul this week.

Freight flows along the Middle Corridor are surging. Yet rising challenges could limit growth and development potential. IRU shared solutions at this week’s International Forum on Multimodal Transportation in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

IRU mapped its vision for a world where supply chains are not only efficient and reliable but also sustainable at Huawei’s forum today in Dongguan, China.

With triple-digit growth in TIR usage over the past year, IRU’s Secretary General has outlined key measures for Pakistan and the region to take transport efficiency and security to a new level at the ministerial conference in Islamabad.

Recent visits to three of Iran’s main border crossings have uncovered bottlenecks – but also clear opportunities to speed up trade.

As part of ongoing efforts to streamline TIR operations to and from China, IRU is increasing its on-the-ground support at major border crossings.

Fast, secure, reliable. The TIR system is driving ever more trade with China through new routes.

More than 300 million people in the Greater Mekong region would benefit from seamless trade enabled by the global TIR transit system.

The Belt and Road Initiative has opened vast opportunities for global trade. Yet its full potential remains untapped. Harmonised measures are needed.

This century saw a transition of cross-border freight operations from pack animal caravans to modern motor fleets, led by IRU member the National Road Transport Association of Mongolia.

The TIR transit system is cutting transport times, opening new trade routes, and boosting the security of operations along the Trans-Caspian corridor.

The recent Go-YEEP Forum fostered a vibrant spirit of cooperation on smart road transport regulations during a dynamic international event held across three major Chinese cities.

The transport of dangerous goods demands knowledge, skills and vigilance. From hands-on firefighting drills to mastering ADR regulations, India’s drivers are gaining the expertise required to transport dangerous goods safely and efficiently, along with defensive driving skills.

How can we best support trade flows along the booming Trans-Caspian Corridor? The key lies in international conventions, the coupling of hard and soft infrastructure, and greater international cooperation, stressed IRU’s Secretary General at the International Symposium on China-Europe Trans-Caspian Direct Express in Beijing.

IRU’s Secretary General outlined three key criteria to ensure that investment in transport is effective at the Global Transportation Investment and Financing Summit today.

The Ministry of Communications met with IRU yesterday to chart a path towards safer roads by tackling the leading cause of accidents: human error.

In a groundbreaking pilot, CEVA Logistics has run an electric heavy-duty truck, crossing China from Shenzhen, near Hong Kong, to Alashankou on the Kazakh border.

TIR operations are taking off from borders and inland cities across China. From small consumer goods and ice cream to industrial cargo, TIR is making door-to-door, long-distance deliveries easier than ever.

With Pakistan’s TIR usage surging by 200% in 2025, IRU moderated two key panels at the latest Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Institute Research Conference. The discussions focused on operational hurdles and strategies to further raise regional transit efficiency.

IRU, the world road transport organisation, welcomes Rui'an Transportation Group as a new member, marking a strategic step in the company’s ambition to expand its international road freight business with the TIR system.

The Chinese logistics firm looks to expand its TIR operations and raise the efficiency of intermodal transport.

The first TIR journey from China to Turkmenistan following the signing of a new road transport agreement has showcased the power of streamlined cross-border trade.

Jitie Lancheng has joined IRU to expand its TIR operations and strengthen partnerships with leading transport and logistics companies worldwide.

Since the first TIR hub was launched in China in May 2024, several more have rapidly followed, bringing the total to six.

China’s TIR transport market experienced remarkable growth in 2024, marking a turning point in its development. With record-breaking numbers, the rise of new operations, and the establishment of logistics hubs, 2025 promises even greater expansion and innovation.